Triangle Snowlink PL01 review
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 is perceived as a competent and comfortable budget-friendly winter tire that performs reliably across varied winter conditions, including wet, salted roads and packed snow. Users report a smooth driving experience with no significant impact on fuel economy, making it a practical choice for drivers in milder or unpredictable winter climates.
Owners rate it 22.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
84%By road tests
61.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 is perceived as a competent and comfortable budget-friendly winter tire that performs reliably across varied winter conditions, including wet, salted roads and packed snow. Users report a smooth driving experience with no significant impact on fuel economy, making it a practical choice for drivers in milder or unpredictable winter climates.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and smoothness
- Reliable performance on wet and salted road surfaces
- Good traction on packed snow and ice
- No noticeable negative impact on fuel efficiency
Cons
- Limited long-term data on tread life
- Performance in extreme, deep blizzard conditions remains anecdotal
- Soft compound may feel less precise during high-speed dry cornering
Worth knowing
- Users report the tire feels eager to roll, suggesting low rolling resistance characteristics.
- The tire maintains consistent handling characteristics across transitions from wet asphalt to packed snow.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 8 |